Operations - Surgery

Job Description

Directs the development, coordination and administration of policies, services and programs that optimize  operational functions to improve clinical outcomes and financial performance within Northwell's Surgery Service Line, particularly focusing on the subspecialties of Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Surgical Oncology. Collaborates with leadership to identify best practices, develop operational strategies and cost effective solutions. Participates in the development and implementation of financial, operational and strategic planning activities. Facilitates quality improvement initiatives and cross-business unit collaboration. Work with external partners, ensures, governmental bodies and community based organizations to advance the care of at-risk patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops leaders and drives programs and initiatives that support and impact the overall Northwell health system goals.
• Develops and articulates a long-term strategic vision for areas of responsibility.
• Promotes quality and productivity improvements through involvement in the development of improved procedures, process innovations and changes which support the strategic direction of the health system; plans and implements the utilization of information resources to support the strategic direction and operation of the organization.
• Researches, develops and coordinates the implementation of strategic plans, policies and standards to maximize programmatic success while managing program expense.
• Participates in planning, organizing and coordinating financial policies and practices to control revenues, disburse funds and conserve assets; monitors fiscal operations including, fiscal accounting, reporting and control; billing and payroll;
third party reimbursement and contracting; regulatory cost reporting, internal auditing and budget coordination and forecasting.
• Collaborates with leadership to identify best practices and deficiencies, develop performance improvement strategies and cost effective solutions; identifies new opportunities, tests new ideas and ensures implementation.
• Participates in the planning, design, implementation and support of information systems, networks and departmental applications to improve efficiencies; interprets and standardizes all fiscal and regulatory reporting standards to ensure compliance with government and regulatory reporting and third-party agencies.
• Directs the implementation of Human Resources plans to achieve strategic goals and objectives including organizational development, recruiting, compensation, training and development and employee relations.
• Directs the management and development of professional contacts and community support through identifying and developing new business initiatives and opportunities.
• Represents the business unit with various internal and external partners and manages joint operating committees as needed.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 10-12 years of relevant experience and 7+ years of leadership / management experience, required.
• Leadership experience at the Service Line/Corporate level, across multiple locations and functions, highly preferred. 
• Strong physician relationship management experience, highly preferred. 
• Previous operations experience in surgical services, highly preferred. 

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Minimum Salary/Range*: 166,499.9700

Maximum Salary/Range*: 291,400.2000